If your WAN connection between the ONT and the primary router is coax, you will not find any retail versions of routers available that support the MoCA standard. To use a different primary router, you will need to get the WAN connection switched over to Ethernet, or bridge your primary through the Westell/Actiontec coax WAN.
Since FiOS set-top-boxes rely on the MoCA LAN for guide data, widgets and VOD, most alternative configurations include the Actiontec or Westell in a secondary role for TV service.
The Pros/Cons of a number of possible configurations for connecting your own router are detailed in the FAQ:
»Verizon Online FiOS FAQ »What are the tradeoffs between the various router configurations
Although most FiOS technical support representatives have wide-ranging networking knowledge, you may find Verizon unable to provide support for non-standard installations. Of course, you can post your question in the »Verizon Fiber Optics forum.
Some older routers may not be able to support FiOS' higher speeds. For example, some users have discovered a 16-17 Mbps limit with the Linksys WRT54G using third party firmware.
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